Vulnerability Details : CVE-2003-1048
Double free vulnerability in mshtml.dll for certain versions of Internet Explorer 6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed GIF image.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2003-1048
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6:*:*:terminal_server:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6a:*:*:server:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6a:*:*:workstation:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2000:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2000:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98se:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2003-1048
72.28%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2003-1048
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
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NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | 2024-02-02 |
CWE ids for CVE-2003-1048
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2003-1048
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/009445.html
[Full-Disclosure] Mailing List CharterBroken Link
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2100
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A509
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16804
Microsoft Internet Explorer MSHTML.DLL GIF file buffer overflow CVE-2003-1048 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1793
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A236
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8530
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A517
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/685364
VU#685364 - Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a double-free vulnerability in the processing of GIF filesThird Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/009473.html
[Full-Disclosure] Mailing List CharterBroken Link
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-212A.html
Page Not Found | CISABroken Link;Third Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-025
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-025 - Critical | Microsoft LearnPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A206
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-191.shtml
Broken Link
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A212
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/009506.html
[Full-Disclosure] Mailing List CharterBroken Link
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